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“Luck, bad if not good, will always be with us. But it has a way of favoring the intelligent and showing its back to the stupid.” quote by John Dewey
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“Luck, bad if not good, will always be with us. But it has a way of favoring the intelligent and showing its back to the stupid.”

John Dewey

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Luck tends to favor those who are intelligent and disadvantages those who are not.

In simple terms: Intelligence attracts luck, stupidity repels it.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate intelligence to improve your odds.

Themes

intelligence luck merit consequence

Mood

reflective analytical optimistic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • investment decisions
  • academic pursuits
  • personal relationships
  • political strategy

Key Concepts

cognitive bias probability social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does intelligence influence perceived luck?
  • Can effort change your luck?
A Different Perspective

Luck is not purely random; systemic advantages affect outcomes.

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